11 Hidden Habits That Steal Your Joy, According to Psychologists

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 08 October 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

You Compare Your Life to Others

You Ruminate Too Much

You Live on the Hedonic Treadmill

You Suppress Joy

You Pull Away From People

You Neglect Movement and Body Care

You Fixate on Perfection

You Hold Grudges or Bitterness

You Live By “Shoulds”

You Wait For the Perfect Moment

You Forget Gratitude’s True Role

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These 11 habits are subtle; they do not shout. But over time, they sap the brightness from your days. As a psychologist would tell you, change begins in noticing. When you notice one habit at play in your life, you have the power to change it. Don't try to take on them all at once. The grip relaxes, and you make space for laughter to walk through here, let ease enter there, joy join up too. So, here are 11 notable habits that unknowingly steal your happiness from your life day by day.

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